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Richardson ISD fifth-graders will visit JA BizTown, a miniature version of the city designed for experiential economic learning. [Photo: JA Dallas]
New Center Operated by Junior Achievement of Dallas and Richardson ISD Schools Students on Economic and Financial Literacy
by Sandra Engelland | Sep 15, 2026
A small-scale version of Richardson with storefronts and local landmarks serves as a centerpiece of economic and financial literacy education for fifth-and seventh-graders.
by Lauren Hawkins |
Jul 30, 2020
AT&T has contributed a total of $215 million to increase education, skills building, and career readiness for Black and underserved communities in the past five years.
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by Payton Potter |
Aug 7, 2019
From building digital workforce skills to providing broadband access to students in low-income families and impoverished areas, a number of organizations and stakeholders are working to close the digital divide in Dallas and across the country.
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by D'Anzia Robertson |
Nov 28, 2017
Postdoctoral and doctoral students are getting more direction for their futures outside academia in a new career development program UT Southwestern is piloting with Dallas-based Acceleron Learning.
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Year Up Program Guides Young Adults Toward Careers
by Nicholas Sakelaris | Mar 6, 2017
A celebration 5 p.m. Monday featuring, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and Year Up leaders, will officially celebrate the DFW launch of the national nonprofit.
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